Module: CAP4006-20 Graphic Arts Practice

Level: 4

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Matthew Robertson

Module Tutor Contact Details: M.Robertson@bathspa.ac.uk

Please note that in order to take this module you must have studied CAP4002-20 Introduction to Graphic Arts.

Please also note that this module is a pre-requisite for the Level 5 module CAP5002-20 Graphic Arts - Practice and Context.

1.Brief description of module:

This project based module builds on the first part of the introductory programme to Graphic Arts (CAP4002-20).

The module is designed to enable and encourage you to research and experiment with graphic arts methods and materials, to develop an independent and contextually aware studio practice.

Through the evaluation of past achievements via a critically reflective approach to your making, the module aims to facilitate your ability to resolve set and encountered problems specifically relating to graphic arts practice.

The module will begin to develop your understanding of the importance of presentation and ethical awareness when publicly exhibiting or publishing your work.

2.Outline syllabus:

In this module you will develop an independent learning contract that is negotiated with your tutor and builds on a tutor set project. Through this you will develop your ideas through a self-determined body of work that experiments with methods, materials and concepts relating to contemporary typography, illustration and book design.

Studio based seminars and peer reviews will develop your ability to evaluate your practice and communicate your ideas.

The programme of staff lectures will continue to expand your knowledge and understanding of the importance of contextualising design through research.

The field of art programme of talks by visiting lecturers and careers staff covering a range of subjects associated with the role of the contemporary professional practitioner will help you prepare for an exhibition of your work.

Technical workshops will instruct you in the development of an individual website that will contain pages providing an opportunity for you to enhance your professional profile and showcase your graphic arts work.

Your online presence will become an important record of your progress and the development of your practice and the link should be clearly identified in future submissions of supporting work (ie your context folder).

3.Teaching and learning activities:

During the module, you will engage in the following:

Taught studio practice.

Demonstrations and workshops.

Project based tasks.

Talks and seminars

Group critiques.

Individual tutorials that support regular reflective evaluation of personal ambition and progress

Study trips.

Exhibition

A range of tasks, learning materials and research guides will be published on Minerva to support the module.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Exhibition
• % Weighting: 80%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Presentation
• % Weighting: 20%